Author Topic: Welcome to Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister (Read 218123 times)

missis sumner · « **Reply #1960 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:03:43 pm »

Quote from: tubby on February 21, 2024, 10:00:11 pm

He's brilliant, absolute bargain.

Agree. I was slightly worried watching the pre-season vids when he was huffing and puffing and only coming third in the lactate tests(*)...

* - I might be talking shit, be he definitely looked very red.

Gifted Right Foot · « **Reply #1961 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:08:59 pm »

What a player. Does he get mentioned as one of the best signings of the season outside of Liverpool fans? I don't watch enough media/shows outside of games so don't really know. Not that i care what anyone else thinks but i just think he deserves the recognition is all.

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #1962 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:11:06 pm »

Quote from: Gifted Right Foot on February 21, 2024, 10:08:59 pm

What a player. Does he get mentioned as one of the best signings of the season outside of Liverpool fans? I don't watch enough media/shows outside of games so don't really know. Not that i care what anyone else thinks but i just think he deserves the recognition is all.

He's really underrated but we don't care.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #1963 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:12:25 pm »

Signing of the season in the PL.

£35 million is astounding business, just oozes class.

So tidy with the ball.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #1964 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:16:30 pm »

Love it when you get a technically gifted player that absolutely grafts their arse off. Won everything for us all game.

Fromola · « **Reply #1965 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:16:49 pm »

Mac is boss. Like him next to Endo though as it frees him up more (was playing great alongside Jones as well).

Draex · « **Reply #1966 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:17:15 pm »

He defo made Caicedo look far better than he was.

slaphead · « **Reply #1967 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:19:15 pm »

Every time I watch him play what Adam Lallana said about him makes perfect sense. Gifted. Not the quickest player in the world, but he understands that the ball is quicker than anyone.

Kalito · « **Reply #1968 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:31:23 pm »

It's no wonder Messi loves to play with him in the national team. Great performance tonight.

Superb footballer.

Knight · « **Reply #1969 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:33:18 pm »

Quote from: Garlic Red on February 21, 2024, 09:59:23 pm

Does he have a best position? I genuinely think you could play him just about anywhere and he’d figure it out and find a way to make his teammates better. Whether he’s a 6, 8 or 10, he’s just so assured and confident.

He does and it's 8. Because he's excellent at 6 type things and excellent at 10 type things but he's not quite truly top level at either. As an 8 though, he's most definitely an elite player because he does both 6 type things and 10 type things very, very well.

kop306 · « **Reply #1970 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:40:34 pm »

i think macca will get player of the season now

Fromola · « **Reply #1971 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:44:23 pm »

Quote from: slaphead on February 21, 2024, 10:19:15 pm

Every time I watch him play what Adam Lallana said about him makes perfect sense. Gifted. Not the quickest player in the world, but he understands that the ball is quicker than anyone.

Best we've had since Alonso in terms of that midfield role.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #1972 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:46:06 pm »

Super intelligent.

Tough as nails too.

FlashingBlade · « **Reply #1973 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:48:44 pm »

Took his time to settle in early on in season but looking the part now.

Sangria · « **Reply #1974 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:50:39 pm »

Quote from: missis sumner on February 21, 2024, 10:03:43 pm

Agree. I was slightly worried watching the pre-season vids when he was huffing and puffing and only coming third in the lactate tests(*)...

* - I might be talking shit, be he definitely looked very red.

Perfect for us then.

Magix · « **Reply #1975 on:** February 21, 2024, 10:56:38 pm »

Pocket dynamo of a player. Became our best #6 once he got to grips with the position, and, of course, is superb when he's given more latitude to push up and affect the game.

keyop · « **Reply #1976 on:** February 21, 2024, 11:46:11 pm »

Absolutely imperious tonight and covered every blade of grass. So much energy and tenacity, and he was breaking up play, putting in tough tackles, starting attacks, and carrying the ball forward at pace. Such an important player for us.

What an absolute steal of a signing he's been, and he's still only 25.

Drinks Sangria · « **Reply #1977 on:** February 21, 2024, 11:51:54 pm »

One of the best signings of the season from any club in the league and certainly one of the bargains.

I had a lot of mixed feelings on him earlier in the season - albeit being clear I was happy we signed him and understood the need - but since he’s been back from injury he’s been our best midfielder and possibly our best player full stop.

jckliew · « **Reply #1978 on:** February 22, 2024, 02:08:43 am »

How does Macca compare with Endo at No.6? Macca is pretty slow too.

JC the Messiah · « **Reply #1979 on:** February 22, 2024, 02:27:19 am »

Needs to cross the ball harder.

SamLad · « **Reply #1980 on:** February 22, 2024, 02:33:22 am »

Quote from: JC the Messiah on February 22, 2024, 02:27:19 am

Needs to cross the ball harder.

dunno about that - poor Cody was almost knocked out, couldn't celebrate his goal for about 30 seconds.

"Why are all those people shouting at me?"

RedG13 · « **Reply #1981 on:** February 22, 2024, 03:11:48 am »

It took like 2 games switching roles to figure out what to do. Wherever he plays in the MF he is excellent.

MD1990 · « **Reply #1982 on:** February 22, 2024, 06:57:53 am »

been the best player in the PL since he cameback from injury

Persephone · « **Reply #1983 on:** February 22, 2024, 07:11:16 am »

Quote from: jckliew on February 22, 2024, 02:08:43 am

How does Macca compare with Endo at No.6? Macca is pretty slow too.

Endo is more physical and a better header, so I think that suits the no. 6 in our team. It also allows Mac to go and cause havoc with his passing and little runs around the box.

jepovic · « **Reply #1984 on:** February 22, 2024, 07:20:49 am »

50 M for Endo + Macca is incredible business

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #1985 on:** February 22, 2024, 07:48:03 am »

Shouldn't go back to the 6 role. Class act.

rolla · « **Reply #1986 on:** February 22, 2024, 08:43:11 am »

Quote from: jckliew on February 22, 2024, 02:08:43 am

How does Macca compare with Endo at No.6? Macca is pretty slow too.

Better at everything but heading?

Not a dig at endo either, people just seem to massively underestimate how good a 6 Macca has been for us. He is an elite 6 or 8.

DelTrotter · « **Reply #1987 on:** February 22, 2024, 08:54:22 am »

Quote from: rolla on February 22, 2024, 08:43:11 am

Better at everything but heading?

Not a dig at endo either, people just seem to massively underestimate how good a 6 Macca has been for us. He is an elite 6 or 8.

Yeah this Endo is a better 6 or Mac shouldn't play there anymore stuff is bizarre. He's world class there.

SamLad · « **Reply #1988 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:00:53 am »

Quote from: DelTrotter on February 22, 2024, 08:54:22 am

Yeah this Endo is a better 6 or Mac shouldn't play there anymore stuff is bizarre. He's world class there.

especially when you think that not many months ago tons of ppl were setting their hair on fire because we hadn't signed a 6. ANY damn 6. now all they do is argue about which one is better and pick one of them to bits 24 fucking 7.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #1989 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:02:09 am »

Quote from: SamLad on February 22, 2024, 09:00:53 am

especially when you think that not many months ago tons of ppl were setting their hair on fire because we hadn't signed a 6. ANY damn 6.

Another media narrative by the talking heads on Sky.

It’s the same as the Haaland / Nunez bullshit.

Knight · « **Reply #1990 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:07:34 am »

Quote from: DelTrotter on February 22, 2024, 08:54:22 am

Yeah this Endo is a better 6 or Mac shouldn't play there anymore stuff is bizarre. He's world class there.

Since I told you I’d post when I agree with you… agreed. Mac is a better 6 than Endo and a better 6 than nearly every 6 in the league. He has some weaknesses which mean I’d rather him at 8 (because he’s also one of the best 8s in the league) if we had a better option than Endo. But Mac is a great option there.

Ray K · « **Reply #1991 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:27:44 am »

Quote from: SamLad on February 22, 2024, 02:33:22 am

dunno about that - poor Cody was almost knocked out, couldn't celebrate his goal for about 30 seconds. "Why are all those people shouting at me?"

Two assists for Mac yesterday, and they were the least interesting things about his performance. He just has an innate understanding of how to play all over the middle of the park. He's always available for the pass, has his eyes on a swivel I'd say, creates, tackles, dribbles, scores. He's an unbelievable, transformative signing for us.

Phineus · « **Reply #1992 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:37:23 am »

Massively stepped up last night.

One of our most important players now, such a clever footballer.

jckliew · « **Reply #1993 on:** February 22, 2024, 09:42:52 am »

Suddenly we are not missing Szobo as much any more. Mac has taken over that mantel.

John C · « **Reply #1994 on:** February 22, 2024, 10:19:45 am »

When Brighton were raided in the summer I'm surprised the bizzies haven't come after us for the steal of the season.
We robbed those fuckers good n proper.
In fact I'd set fire to the car that brought him up here to get rid of the evidence.
It would be even funnier is we have a £200m release clause to keep Mac Allister.

killer-heels · « **Reply #1995 on:** February 22, 2024, 10:25:49 am »

Basically a swiss army knife of a footballer.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #1996 on:** February 22, 2024, 10:42:45 am »

Quote from: killer-heels on February 22, 2024, 10:25:49 am

Basically a swiss army knife of a footballer.

From the Gomez thread.

Quote from: Persephone on February 21, 2024, 10:18:42 pm

He's a top of the range swiss army knife in human form.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #1997 on:** February 22, 2024, 10:48:45 am »

Quote from: John C on February 22, 2024, 10:19:45 am

When Brighton were raided in the summer I'm surprised the bizzies haven't come after us for the steal of the season.
We robbed those fuckers good n proper.
In fact I'd set fire to the car that brought him up here to get rid of the evidence.
It would be even funnier is we have a £200m release clause to keep Mac Allister.

It's a bit like Wham. We bought George and Chelsea got Andrew.

Ray K · « **Reply #1998 on:** February 22, 2024, 10:58:35 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on February 22, 2024, 10:48:45 am

It's a bit like Wham. We bought George and Chelsea got Andrew.

Caiceido should have known that Bad Boys should stick together, and they'd never be sad boys.

Woo woo.

mattD · « **Reply #1999 on:** February 22, 2024, 11:57:51 am »

I'm being serious here but do you think MacAllister could be our best individual midfielder since Gerrard/Alonso in 08?

Fabinho has a great shout in this argument but as an all round player, Alexis continues to impress in everything.